Confirmed with Link: Joel Farabee re-signs 6 YR 5 AAV

[TCTC]

Farabee and Hart are probably Hextall's best picks.

I still expected a little more from him this year. More consistency. After his great start he had 2 points in 15 games. That was disappointing. But it's only his third year and lots of time to take that next step.

 

[Curufinwe]

He has the 6th most points of any 2018 draftee, and is only 3 points behind Kotkaniemi who has played 68 more games.

Elite Prospects - NHL Entry Draft 2018

 

[Audible Velvet]

He has the 6th most points of any 2018 draftee, and is only 3 points behind Kotkaniemi who has played 68 more games.

Elite Prospects - NHL Entry Draft 2018

I had a look and wow, Quinn Hughes. I didn't realize he was putting up points at that rate.

 

[Appleyard]

 

[Rebels57]

The only area Chuckle f*** hasn't been a COMPLETE disaster is with some of the RFA extensions. Not that those are hard considering there are comps to go off of. He did well with Konecny and Farabee, overpaid Provorov, and didn't sign Sanheim long enough. Overpaid Myers too. So not great, but again not a TOTAL disaster like every single other aspect of his performance.

 

[deadhead]

I think, like Lindblom, added strength will elevate his game, that play last night when he wins the board battle (yes, that matters), gets the puck to Atkinson to JVR - goal.
Farabee can shoot with the best of them, but what will make him special is the ability to play in traffic and get "dirty goals."
Vision, strength and hands.

 

[FLYguy3911]

The scoring is encouraging but I am still a bit hesitant to go all in on a player whose value is mostly from ES shooting percentages, especially when that doesn't translate to the PP. I thought he'd be more of a play driver than he has been.

 

[FLYguy3911]

With the caveat that everyone has been bad, this looks like another puzzling extension by Fletcher. If you are going to commit to a six year deal for a player two years into his ELC, he better take a big leap in year 3. That hasn't happened.

 

[renberg]

Injuries. Weak line mates. Terrible coaching. Tough to take a big leap when he has to overcome these impediments.

 

[Rebels57]

I'm not worried about Farabee. I think he'll be much more productive next season if he stays healthy and with Couturier back.

His 5v5 P/60 is still really strong at this point in his career.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Even if you still believe in Farabee (I do ftr) you have to ask yourself, would the offer look any different this summer and was the downside risk worth it? I'd say no. He'd be looking at a bridge (flexibility if they are really looking to compete next year) or worst case for the team, they offer him the same contract.

My problem with the contract was always more so the timing and what they were willing to pay for - shooting percentages over better predictive stats - than the player himself.

 

[Striiker]

Fletcher loves throwing contracts at people before they've earned it (Provorov, Farabee, Hart) but refuses to give one to the guy who actually has.

 

[Rebels57]

Even if you still believe in Farabee (I do ftr) you have to ask yourself, would the offer look any different this summer and was the downside risk worth it? I'd say no. He'd be looking at a bridge (flexibility if they are really looking to compete next year) or worst case for the team, they offer him the same contract.

My problem with the contract was always more so the timing and what they were willing to pay for - shooting percentages over better predictive stats - than the player himself.

Fair points

 

[Larry44]

I'm not worried about Farabee. I think he'll be much more productive next season if he stays healthy and with Couturier back.

His 5v5 P/60 is still really strong at this point in his career.

In fairness to Farabee, he’s been playing banged up all year. Hurt his shoulder early and they never heal. How many times has he taken a hit or wiped out and gone hunched over to the bench. Let’s see a healthy season and some more man-strength as he gets older.

 

[deadhead]

And Farabee has been asked to play center, which is not his strength.
Next year, healthy with Couts and TK, look for a breakout season.

It's not like he's been terrible this year, his 2.23 pp/60 at ES would put him at #73 among forwards.
Over the last 3 seasons, 2.24, which is 50th among forwards with 1000+ 5x5 minutes.
And he's just turned 22.

 

[scumpup]

I think it's still not too late to buy $86BEE stock. I think we have not truly witnessed his breakout season yet.

 

[brakeyawself]

Anyway, I still believe he's going to be a top line winger for years to come. Would like to see him tried with Couts at center and Brink or Cates on the opposite side. Not sure if Frost and Farabee would make a good tandem either. Frost might need some more size next to him.

 

[brakeyawself]

I think, like Lindblom, added strength will elevate his game, that play last night when he wins the board battle (yes, that matters), gets the puck to Atkinson to JVR - goal.
Farabee can shoot with the best of them, but what will make him special is the ability to play in traffic and get "dirty goals."
Vision, strength and hands.

You don't think that could hurt his agility a bit? You might be right. But it's something I've been wondering. He definitely needs more strength, which will come as he matures either way I think. I just worry about him getting too bulky, which I think could actually hurt his game a little. Especially how he maneuvers into position for shots, using quickness and that agility. He seems fine in dirty areas as long as he doesn't stay static, which isn't his game anyway and was better on the forecheck this season. I just don't think he's every going to be the type of player to like stand in front of the net though and stay there. Part of my concern with the center experiment is that they would want him to bulk up too much.

 

[Larry44]

You don't think that could hurt his agility a bit? You might be right. But it's something I've been wondering. He definitely needs more strength, which will come as he matures either way I think. I just worry about him getting too bulky, which I think could actually hurt his game a little. Especially how he maneuvers into position for shots, using quickness and that agility. He seems fine in dirty areas as long as he doesn't stay static, which isn't his game anyway and was better on the forecheck this season. I just don't think he's every going to be the type of player to like stand in front of the net though and stay there. Part of my concern with the center experiment is that they would want him to bulk up too much.

I don't think Farabee needs to gain too much weight, but he will get naturally stronger in addition to a proper workout plan. I hope he can gain a little straightaway speed as part of his strength training.

 

[deadhead]

Strength training that works within the confines of a player's genetic limitations doesn't slow a player down, and often adds quickness as they get more explosive with added low body strength. Farabee has the frame to carry more weight, probably should max out around 190-195 lbs.

He was listed at 183 lbs in TC, like to see him up around 190 lbs next year after a hard summer training.
It's not just added strength, it's being able to maintain strength through a 82 game season.

 

[Appleyard]

 

[Appleyard]

 

[deadhead]

Farabe is not a lead dog on a PP, it's a matter of finding the right group, at times they look good, at times they look lost - two major weaknesses, zone entries and faceoffs. Faceoffs matter more on the PP b/c losing one can cost a lot of time if the defense clears the puck.

One the PP issues are ironed out, I think Farabee will score there, but 5x5 scoring is more important, you can always carry a PP specialist and bury them on the 3rd line or 3rd pair - but you have to roll lines that can hold their own and score at ES.

 

[VladDrag]

It's crazy that Noah Cates is getting PP time over Farabee right now.

 

[deadhead]

It's crazy that Noah Cates is getting PP time over Farabee right now.

Roles. Cates is the net front guy right now.